Match Report


Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town     Bristol CityBristol City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Trevor HackworthT. Hackworth57
G
captain1
G
69John MortonJ. Morton
Dale SummerbellD. Summerbell73
D
2
D
72Vitor SantosV. Santos
Tommy CollymoreT. Collymore69
D
3
D
66Harvey BarryH. Barry
Syd GallagherS. Gallagher67
D
4
D
65Matt MeiklejohnM. Meiklejohn
Wes HapgoodW. Hapgood75
M
5
M
73Mervin LisbieM. Lisbie
Meziane KherbacheM. Kherbache72
M
6captain
M
67Nigel ShearerN. Shearer
Giorgio CrucianiG. Cruciani70
M
7
M
66Miguael BonillaM. Bonilla
Tiziano MirriT. Mirri66
M
8
M
58Joe FortuneJ. Fortune
David VieiraD. Vieira62
M
9
A
72Terry CarltonT. Carlton
Nick HoweyN. Howey74
A
10
A
65Miguael FlucklingerM. Flucklinger
Marcus MurrayM. Murray66
A
11
A
63Gianluigi ColasanteG. Colasante
 
Craig DeaneC. Deane62
A
12
D
64Scott RedknappS. Redknapp
Eoin BrittonE. Britton59
D
13
A
56Adam PearceA. Pearce
Graham BanksG. Banks57
D
14
M
52Camille BignéC. Bigné

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 8,882 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Keane.


0.00
Macclesfield Town get the match underway!
6.13
Joe Fortune makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger plays a one-two with Terry Carlton and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Miguael Flucklinger provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Trevor Hackworth gets down and covers it.
10.45
Dale Summerbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Hapgood. Wes Hapgood makes a beautiful solo run. Wes Hapgood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.46
Wes Hapgood flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Murray who takes it down. Marcus Murray finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
30.20
Dale Summerbell catches Miguael Flucklinger on the ankles. The referee brings Dale Summerbell to one side and gives him a warning! Miguael Flucklinger runs off the knock.
33.04
Tommy Collymore takes it forward alone. Tommy Collymore surges forward with the ball. Tommy Collymore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but John Morton smothers it!
34.15
Meziane Kherbache passes the ball forward to Marcus Murray. Marcus Murray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.27
Matt Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Shearer. Nigel Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.28
Tiziano Mirri flicks a high pass forward. Nick Howey collects the pass. Nick Howey tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.37
Tommy Collymore flicks a high pass forward. Wes Hapgood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Wes Hapgood stretches the opposition's defence. Wes Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Nick Howey. Nick Howey outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.52
Matt Meiklejohn comes in with a late challenge on Nick Howey. The referee brings Matt Meiklejohn to one side and gives him a warning! Nick Howey runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol City kick off and get the second half underway!
49.59
Nigel Shearer threads the ball through to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Hackworth who gathers it comfortably.
51.41
Nigel Shearer makes a simple pass to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.06
Nigel Shearer makes a probing pass to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Trevor Hackworth had no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
63.00
Meziane Kherbache flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Murray who takes it down. Marcus Murray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by John Morton. Excellent save.
65.31
Syd Gallagher threads a neat ball through to Wes Hapgood. Wes Hapgood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Murray. Marcus Murray shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
66.05
Vitor Santos hits a low pass to Joe Fortune. Joe Fortune passes the ball forward to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.28
Mervin Lisbie plays the ball forward to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger whips in a cross ball towards Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
72.07
Tiziano Mirri brings the ball forward. Tiziano Mirri chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Murray. Marcus Murray comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
75.38
Tiziano Mirri makes a probing pass to Nick Howey. Nick Howey knocks the ball forward to Marcus Murray but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.57
Bristol City have made a substitution with Adam Pearce replacing Miguael Bonilla .
78.67
Matt Meiklejohn barges into Marcus Murray. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcus Murray stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.33
Syd Gallagher hits a low pass to Giorgio Cruciani. Giorgio Cruciani passes the ball forward to Nick Howey. Nick Howey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
81.19
Mervin Lisbie makes a simple pass to Gianluigi Colasante. Gianluigi Colasante shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Trevor Hackworth.
83.36
Adam Pearce runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Adam Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Trevor Hackworth.
84.18
Joe Fortune takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Dale Summerbell jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
85.08
Tiziano Mirri receives the ball from a throw-in from David Vieira. Tiziano Mirri flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Howey. Nick Howey tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Macclesfield Town

Bristol City
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.4%
35.6%
Play Area
28.7%
42.5%
28.7%

Scorers
Nick Howey 85
Gianluigi Colasante 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nick Howey of Macclesfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Trevor Hackworth (GK)
7
2.Dale Summerbell (DEF)
6
3.Tommy Collymore (DEF)
8
4.Syd Gallagher (DEF)
7
5.Wes Hapgood (MID)
8
6.Meziane Kherbache (MID)
8
7.Giorgio Cruciani (MID)
6
8.Tiziano Mirri (MID)
8
9.David Vieira (MID)
6
10.Nick Howey (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Marcus Murray (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Deane (ATT)
0
13.Eoin Britton (DEF)
0
14.Graham Banks (DEF)
0

1.John Morton (GK)
7
2.Vitor Santos (DEF)
6
3.Harvey Barry (DEF)
6
4.Matt Meiklejohn (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Mervin Lisbie (MID)
6
6.Nigel Shearer (MID)
7
7.Miguael Bonilla (MID)
6
8.Joe Fortune (MID)
6
9.Terry Carlton (ATT)
6
10.Miguael Flucklinger (ATT)
8
11.Gianluigi Colasante (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Scott Redknapp (DEF)
0
13.Adam Pearce (ATT)
6
14.Camille Bigné (MID)
0